The Cresswell family reside in Abergavenny, Wales. Mr. Cresswell, a muggle-born, works for Obliviator Headquarters within the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes; while Mrs. Cresswell, a pure-blood, works for Goblin Liaison Office within the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. Both were in Gryffindor during their time at Hogwarts.